Sat.May 13, 2017 - Fri.May 19, 2017

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Digital retail strategy – will virtual reality live up to its promise?

Barber Design

In recent years, Virtual Reality (VR) has become the next big thing for hip tech start-ups in Silicon Valley. Some of this buzz has filtered down to retailers who are keen to include it in their digital retail strategy– but does the technology deserve the hype and is it really suitable for retail applications? So far retailers have been slow to adopt VR.

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3.1 Phillip Lim store byKate McCullough and MR Architecture + Decor, Los Angeles - California

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3.1 Phillip Lim store byKate McCullough and MR Architecture + Decor, Los Angeles – California. The 3.1 Phillip Lim store in West Hollywood closed last year, but the American designer makes a grand comeback with a new flagship that adds to the revival and ongoing transformation of downtown Los Angeles. Lim has picked a lofty 5,000 sq.ft. [465 sqm.] space in a low-rise 1930s building which was previously occupied by a restaurant.

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B&B Italia Charles / 20° years of Timeless Design by Migliore+Servetto Architects, Milan - Italy

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B&B Italia Charles / 20° years of Timeless Design by Migliore+Servetto Architects, Milan – Italy. B&B Italia celebrates the twentieth anniversary of the iconic Charles sofa system during the Milan Design Week. The sofa is designed by Antonio Citterio, with its installation designed by Migliore+Servetto Architects. Inside the Milan store, the Charles sofa, framed by a graphic scenic backdrop, surrounded by history, with its elegance and balance, it represents a constant.

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Liko-Noe Innovation Center Office by Fránek Architects, Slavkov u Brna - Czech Republic

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Liko-Noe Innovation Center Office by Fránek Architects, Slavkov u Brna – Czech Republic. Experimental structure in Slavkov u Brna is one of several buildings by Zden?k Fránek, that have been created in partnership with scientists. The task was to develop an innovation center for a family business. A structure that will operate solely on energy gained from natural resources and using water independently thanks to its natural water treatment system.

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Is Your Business AI-Ready? Find Out with Orium’s Maturity Model

Generative AI is poised to redefine B2B, but scaling AI success in this space isn’t without obstacles. From fragmented data sources and complex buyer journeys to operational inefficiencies, the road to AI-powered growth can be challenging. To achieve a competitive edge, understanding your organization’s AI-readiness is essential. Orium's Data & AI Maturity Model provides a quick, actionable way to assess your starting point.

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F&M Retail - Premiere at EuroShop 2017 by Simple, Düsseldorf - Germany

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F&M Retail – Premiere at EuroShop 2017 by Simple, Düsseldorf – Germany. The Cologne-based agency Simple develops the new Corporate Design for F&M Retail, a German-Italian company that plans and implements international retail and interior design projects. The EuroShop trade fair, which took place in Düsseldorf from 5th – 9th March, was the occasion for F&M Retail to re-launch its brand.

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Elephant Grounds Coffee Mid-Levels by JJA / Bespoke Architecture, Hong Kong

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Elephant Grounds Coffee Mid-Levels by JJA / Bespoke Architecture, Hong Kong. Elephant Grounds Coffee Mid-Levels is the second landmark project by JJA / Bespoke Architecture for the Hong Kong-based café in two years.

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Scentence by Emart

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Scentence, launched by South Korean retail giant Emart , is a botanical whole beauty care brand that aromatically delivers the pure vitality of plants to the face, hair, and body. Its products blend high quality fragrances created by globally renowned master perfumers with high purity elements extracted from plants aiming for both beauty and function.

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Alexandria Real Estate offices by M Moser Associates, San Francisco - California

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Alexandria Real Estate offices by M Moser Associates, San Francisco – California. M Moser Associates has designed the offices of real estate company Alexandria Real Estate, located in San Francisco, California. Alexandria Real Estate is an urban office Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) uniquely focused on world-class collaborative science and technology campuses in AAA innovation cluster locations.

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MTM Skincare spa by More Design Office, Chengdu - China

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MTM Skincare spa by More Design Office, Chengdu – China. More Design Office’s new treatment spa for Hong Kong based MTM Skincare is a hidden gem accessed via a gently curving feature stair. Situated in Chengdu’s Taikoo Li, the 400sqm spa has 2 main functions, a retail-orientated ground floor where customers can have their skin analysed by MTM’s consultants who can recommend custom-made skin products.

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Daily Dose café by Andreas Petropoulos, Kalamata - Greece

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Daily Dose café by Andreas Petropoulos, Kalamata – Greece. Daily Dose is a small coffee bar that is located next to Justice city hall of Kalamata. The inner of the store consisting of a 20 m2 floor plan, with a small space on the loft which is used as a storage and utility room. The client’s main target was a take away cafe. This was for us the main design priority for the final layout of the floor plan.

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eCommerce in 2025: How Customer Experience Drives Online Retail Success

Speaker: Jennifer Wright and Nick Barron

2025 is right around the corner, and with it comes a new wave of consumer expectations, competitive pressures, and operational challenges. Success lies in finding the balance between operational flexibility and creating experiences that keep customers coming back. The future of retail belongs to those who can stay ahead of shifting customer preferences and marketing trends. 🔮 In this session, we’ll dive deep into what it takes to keep customers engaged and your operations nimble, no matt

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Arbonne International Office by Steven Leach Group, Taipei - Taiwan

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Arbonne International Office by Steven Leach Group, Taipei – Taiwan. Steven Leach Group has designed the offices of health and beauty company Arbonne International, located in Taipei, Taiwan. Arbonne International Inc. has newly established their first office in Taiwan. Petter Morck, founded Arbonne International in 1975 and its headquarters are situated in Irvine, California.

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Eat For Fit Egg Project by Erik Musin & Timofey Popandopulo

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Eat For Fit Egg Project by Erik Musin & Timofey Popandopulo. In the process of creating our product we have been thinking over everything to the smallest details, paying particular attention to packaging. Undoubtedly, packaging should provide convenient product consumption, easy opening and optimal shelf life. That is why we have chosen the Tetra Pak.

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Albabel restaurant by Masquespacio, Picana - Spain

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Albabel restaurant by Masquespacio, Picana – Spain. Masquespacio presents the design for Albabel’s new restaurant in Picaña, a small town 8 km away from Valencia. Antonio Ramirez was managing his pizzeria Albabel during more than 20 years in Picaña when he decided to contact Masquespacio, having a dream to convert his old restaurant in a completely new one.

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Sushi Mori by Studio POINT LINE PLANE, Bangkok - Thailand

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Sushi Mori by Studio POINT LINE PLANE, Bangkok – Thailand. Nestled in the heart of the bustling Bangkok metropolis is a sushi lover’s haven. At Sushi Mori, bladesmithing is the core behind the whole mori, or “forest.”. Hidden in the recesses of this urban forest lies a bladesmith’s cabin, where a skilled chef artfully fashions knives, his most treasured tools, to handcraft the highest-quality sushi.

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Secrets of a Successful Sale: Optimizing Your Checkout Process

Speaker: David Nisbet, Everett Zufelt, and Michaela Weber

Once upon a time, in the vast realm of online commerce, there lived a humble checkout button overlooked by many. Yet, within its humble click lay the power to transform a mere visitor into a loyal customer. 🧐 💡 Getting checkout right can mark the difference between a successful sale and an abandoned cart, yet many businesses fail to make payments a part of their commerce strategy even when it has a direct impact on revenue.

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Zigvy Corporation Office by ARCH.A StudiO, Ho Chi Minh City - Vietnam

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Zigvy Corporation Office by ARCH.A StudiO, Ho Chi Minh City – Vietnam. ARCH.A StudiO designed the offices of tech company Zigvy Corporation, located in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Zigvy’s offices consist of two meeting rooms and one open working space which is divided into two groups. The pantry area is connected to a working space by sharing a small part of the seven-meter working table.

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FlaHalo Office Manufactory Renovation by Narration, Shenzen - China

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FlaHalo Office Manufactory Renovation by Narration, Shenzen – China. The FlaHalo Office Manufactory Renovation in Shenzhen, China, wasn’t an easy project for designer, Jingze LI of NARRATION to undertake, thanks to the multiple peculiarities of the space. And yet, this site which was built in 1986 for the Nanxing Glass Manufactory was brought up to date and transformed for his client in 2015, bridging the building’s past usage with its future potential.

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Pizzaria Biliardo '65 by Bilodunk studio, Nola - Italy

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Pizzaria Biliardo ’65 by Bilodunk studio, Nola – Italy. A pizzeria (the term deliberately with the archaic accent!) With a kitchen in the heart of Nola’s old town, a town full of history and culture that was the home of Giordano Bruno. The concept is born to the will to tie the format to the territory and to the tradition associated with the prince of the offer.

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Emporium department store summer pop-up campaign, Bangkok - Thailand

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Emporium department store summer pop-up campaign, Bangkok – Thailand. As one of Bangkok’s leading lifestyle destinations where to indulge in all matters related to style and innovation, Emporium department store continues to be on top things, luring the city’s savvy shopping demographic to its doorstep with a rotation of entertaining events.

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Brick & Mortar Retail Relevance: How to Stay Ahead of the Curve

Speaker: Jay Black, Senior Account Executive

Let's set the record straight: in-store retail isn't dead - it's evolving! Faced with the digital age and the demands of omnichannel shopping, some retailers are thriving while others are struggling to adapt. Join Jay Black in this exclusive session as he explores the strategies that set successful stores apart, including: Crafting unique and unforgettable in-store experiences 🛍️ Mastering the art of retail demands 🛒 Navigating inventory challenges in today's climate 📦 an

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THE MIC lamp collection by Jorge Lourenço for PURA MESTRIA

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THE MIC lamp collection by Jorge Lourenço for PURA MESTRIA. THE MIC is a collection of lamps handcrafted in manual blown glass with optic diamond effect in transparent and polished brass metals.

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Lane Crawford x The Webster stores, Hong Kong + China

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Lane Crawford x The Webster stores, Hong Kong + China. Chunks of sunny Miami have dropped at Lane Crawford’s stores in both Hong Kong and across China. Well, sort of.